Joan Rivers dies: reactions from the world of entertainment

Celebrity colleagues, fans, admirers d those who were inspired by her bravery
in the field of comedy share their reactions to the death of Joan Rivers at
age 81

Joan RiversPhoto: REX

AP

11:02PM BST 04 Sep 2014

"Our dear Joan is gone. Knowing her, working with her and enjoying the fun times of life with her was special. She will always be in our hearts. ... Joan, we will miss you." - Comedian Don Rickles in a statement.

"A legend, a friend, a mentor, an icon, and wildly funny. One of a kind. RIP ..." - Comedian Kathy Griffin in a tweet.

"I never saw someone attack a stage with so much energy. She was a controlled lightning bolt. She was a prolific and unpredictable, joyful joke writer. She loved comedy. She loved the audience. She was a great actress and should have done that more. She loved living and working. She was kind. She was real. She was brave. She was funny and you just wanted to be around her. I looked up to her. I learned from her. I loved her. I liked her. And I already miss her very much." - Comedian-actor-writer Louis C.K. in a statement.

"No one loved life, laughter, and a good time more than Joan. We would have dinner and laugh and gossip and I always left the table smiling. She was a brassy, often outrageous, and hilarious performer who made millions laugh. In private, she was the picture of elegance and class. I will miss her." - Newswoman Barbara Walters in a statement.

"My heart is torn in half. She wasn't done." - Comedian Sarah Silverman in a tweet.